Most people are skeptical when I tell them that solar cooking is very convenient. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, convenience was the last thing I expected to get when I first purchased my Sun Oven and I'm still a little in awe at how easy it is to use. But like...
Get this slow braised cabbage going early in the morning, it needs to cook a long time. A 13" oval roaster is the best choice of cookware, but any large pot will do. It's goes great with pork or turkey and is even better the next day. Slow Solar Braised Red Cabbage...
The original recipe for these pork chops called for browning the meat, but the first time I made it I'd forgotten to take the chops out of the freezer; a common occurrence in my kitchen. I hate defrosting things in the microwave and I had my heart set on this dish, so...
Eggplant is one of those vegetables that somehow manage to hide in my refrigerator until it's time to use it or lose it. This versatile recipe is perfect for rescuing the ones I catch in time. It can be used as a spread on crackers, a dip for pita chips, or as a layer...
I set my Sun Oven out first thing in the morning, even if I don't know what I'll be cooking, just so it will be ready when I am. Sometimes I toss in a pan of bacon too, because crispy sun cooked bacon always comes in handy at some point during the day. Sun Roasted...
Red lentil soup is a favorite at our house. This super easy recipe doesn't take long to cook in the Sun Oven so it makes a good solar cooked lunch or dinner, even on days when you get a late start. Solar Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium...
It wasn't until recently that I came up with my method for Sun Oven risotto and now I can't seem to get enough of it. Risotto con Porcini is probably my favorite, solar cooked or not. The key to success is heat. Make sure the Sun Oven has time to preheat, and the...
Some days I just don't feel like making everything from scratch, but I hate to see a sunny day go to waste. Luckily, purchased refrigerated pizza dough can be used to make focaccia bread in no time. Trader Joe's and Fresh & Easy both have very good white and whole...
One thing I love about online recipes are the reviews. In the pre-internet days I always felt I had to follow a recipe exactly as written. That meant lots of last minute runs to the store for a missing ingredient and a drawer full of expensive spices that I may have...
The pleasantly chewy texture of wheat berries makes them a refreshing alternative to rice or pasta in bean soups. I soak them overnight, but I've seen some recipes that skip that step. Get the wheat berries in the Sun Oven early so you'll have plenty of time to make...
